Allen & Heath CQ-18T Compact digital mixer
€ 1053,31
Delivery 2-3 Working days
Description
The Allen & Heath CQ-18T is the compact digital mixer for anyone who wants professional Allen & Heath processing without needing a flight case to carry it.
The CQ-18T runs on Allen & Heath's proven 96 kHz FPGA processing, the same technology found in their larger console series. The 7" capacitive touchscreen gives you control over EQ, compression, and gate on every channel, while four onboard FX engines deliver reverb, delay, and more without external hardware. With built-in dual-band wifi, you can control the mixer wirelessly via the free CQ-MixPad app on Windows, Mac, iOS, or Android, and CQ4You lets performers adjust their own monitor mix. The CQ-18T also doubles instantly as a 24x22 USB audio interface and can record multitrack straight to an SD card, so a virtual soundcheck or live recording is always within reach.
Key Features
- 16 mic/line inputs plus a stereo line input - enough for a full band or a large conference setup, with 48V phantom power on every input
- Gain Assistant automatically sets the optimal input level on every channel and keeps monitoring through the show so clipping never gets a chance
- Feedback Assistant finds and removes problem frequencies before they become an issue - handy when you don't have time for a full ring-out
- Automatic Mic Mixer (AMM) automatically mutes unused mics, cutting background noise sharply on panels, debates, podcasts, and theater
- Quick and Complete Channels - switch per channel between simplified plain-language control and full parametric control, handy when an operator and a musician share the same mixer
- Multitrack recording via SD card: 16 channels at 96 kHz or 24 channels at 48 kHz, plus stereo USB-A recording as backup or for quick transfer
- Built-in 24x22 USB audio interface (Core Audio on Mac, ASIO/WDM on Windows) - connects straight to your DAW with no extra hardware
Technical Specifications
- Inputs: 8 x XLR mic/line + 8 x combo XLR/1/4" mic/line, 2 x 1/4" jack (stereo line input)
- Outputs: 2 x XLR main, 6 x 1/4" mix outputs, 2 x adjustable headphone outputs
- Phantom power: 48V on all mic inputs
- Processing: 96 kHz FPGA, 24-bit
- FX engines: 4
- Display: 7" capacitive touchscreen
- USB-A recording: stereo, 48/96 kHz, 24-bit WAV; playback 44.1/48/96 kHz
- USB-B audio interface: 24 in / 22 out, 48/96 kHz, 24-bit, Core Audio / ASIO / WDM
- SD card recording: SDHC up to 32 GB, UHS-I Class 10 - 16 channels @ 96 kHz or 24 channels @ 48 kHz multitrack
- Wi-Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band 2.4/5 GHz, own access point with DHCP
- Bluetooth: 4.1 (stereo playback)
- Power: 12V DC, 5A (universal 100-240V AC adapter included), max. 35W
- Dimensions: 346 x 242 x 89 mm
- Weight: 3 kg
Ideal For
- Gigging bands and rehearsal spaces
- Corporate AV, conferences, and panels (AMM function)
- Podcasters and streamers
- Home recording and virtual soundcheck
- Small theater productions and speech applications
Compatible With / Pairs Perfectly With
- CQ-MixPad app - full FOH control on Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android
- CQ4You app - performers control their own monitor mix from their smartphone
- Mixing Station - popular multi-platform alternative to CQ-MixPad
- Harrison LiveTrax - multitrack recording and virtual soundcheck software, seamlessly linked with Allen & Heath systems
- Allen & Heath rackmount kit - for a permanent 19" rack installation
Pro Tip: Don't just run the Gain Assistant at soundcheck, keep it active through the show too. It keeps watching input levels and steps in on unexpectedly loud passages, so you don't have to keep an eye on it constantly.
In the Box
- Allen & Heath CQ-18T digital mixer
- 12V DC power adapter (universal 100-240V AC)
FAQ
Can I connect the CQ-18T directly to my DAW?
Yes. Over USB-B, the mixer works as a 24x22 audio interface at 48 or 96 kHz, 24-bit. On Mac you don't need drivers (Core Audio); on Windows you use ASIO or WDM.
How many separate monitor mixes can I set up?
The CQ-18T has six mix outputs for separate monitor buses, plus two adjustable headphone outputs that can each carry a different mix. That's plenty for a full band.
Do I need a DI box for guitar or bass?
Yes. The inputs are designed for mic or line level. For high-impedance instruments like guitar and bass, you'll need an active or passive DI box between the instrument and the mixer.
Does the built-in wifi work as its own network for multiple devices?
Yes, the CQ-18T acts as its own dual-band access point with DHCP. You can connect several devices at once, for example an iPad for the FOH engineer and the musicians' smartphones via CQ4You.
Compact, professional, and ready to deploy on the spot - the Allen & Heath CQ-18T is the digital mixer that goes wherever you go. Order now at Pro Gear.